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G170 XGV

1989 Honda VFR750F

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

50,484 mi
Last recorded50,484 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Honda VFR750F40,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG170 XGV
MakeHonda
ModelVFR750F
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 50,484 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 49,220 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 48,035 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 46,668 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 46,063 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perished, needs replacing soon. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 45,575 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 43,491 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 43,491 miles

Offside Front Brake disc fractured Offside disk is cracked. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2017 42,226 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 42,226 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 39,423 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play headrace bearings have slite movement (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 37,636 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 36,039 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 34,432 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2012 33,236 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Sep 2011 31,859 miles

Centre Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2010 30,367 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 28,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 25,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 21,572 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 17,610 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 17,610 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

slight binding of rear brake

How Reliable is the Honda VFR750F?

Based on 69,140 MOT tests across 6,757 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
663
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
6,757
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 986
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 851
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 737
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 542
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 416
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G170 XGV is a 1989 Honda VFR750F in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1989 Honda VFR750F models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 40,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda VFR750F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G170 XGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR750F typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 37 years old, this Honda VFR750F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G170 XGV registered?

G170 XGV is a 1989 Honda VFR750F, first registered on 18 November 1989.

Is G170 XGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G170 XGV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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